Electrostatic machine

Made:
1801-1900 in London

Electrostatic machine, wood base and frame, glass plate, metal fittings, by Thomas and Richard Willats of 98 Cheapside, London, England, 1801-1900.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A154151
Materials:
base, mahogany, frame, mahogany, plate, glass, tubes, glass and fittings, brass
Measurements:
height 945 mm
length 887 mm
width 247 mm
type:
electrostatic machines
credit:
Glendining

Parts

Electrostatic machine

Electrostatic machine

Electrostatic machine, wood base and frame, glass plate, metal fittings, by Thomas and Richard Willats of 98 Cheapside, London, England, 1801-1900.

Object Number:
A154151/1
type:
electrostatic machines
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Electrostatic machine, wood base and frame, glass plate, metal fittings, by Thomas and Richard Willats of 98 Cheapside, London, England, 1801-1900.

Electrostatic machine

Electrostatic machine, wood base and frame, glass plate, metal fittings, by Thomas and Richard Willats of 98 Cheapside, London, England, 1801-1900.

Measurements:
weight: 18.7kg
Object Number:
A154151/2
type:
electrostatic machines

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